Hey folks. This is the Roll Report, the only grappling newsletter that isn’t just a bunch of links. Today we’ll see if OpenAI can serve as a helpful Brazilian jiu-jitsu professor replacement.

Professor ChatGPT: What's a Dick Move?

The advent of AI-based ChatGPT has garnered significant attention over the past year. Developed by OpenAI, this real-time communication tool has quickly gained popularity, amassing over 100 million users within two months of its release. It gets its knowledge from web pages, articles, and books fed into an artificially intelligent model called "unsupervised learning."

But, of course, as with any new technology, there are advocates and critics. So, the Roll Report Editorial Board decided to take ChatGPT for a test ride, and the only information we're interested in getting from it is jiu-jitsu centric.

ChatGPT, what is considered a dick move in Brazilian jiu-jitsu?

In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, as with any combat sport or martial art, certain behaviors or techniques are generally considered unsportsmanlike or disrespectful. These actions can be referred to as "dick moves" or simply as poor sportsmanship.

Here are a few examples of what might be considered a dick move in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu:

1. Intentionally injuring your training partner: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a combat sport, but it's important to remember that it's also a martial art focused on mutual respect and safety. Intentionally injuring your training partner with a submission hold or other technique is a clear violation of this principle and is widely considered to be unacceptable.

RR: Okay, this is a good answer. However, you cannot convince me that anyone using the Scorpion Death Lock is concerned about their opponent's safety.

2. Using brute force instead of technique: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a sport that places a premium on technique and leverage rather than sheer strength or size. Therefore, relying solely on brute force to overpower your opponent may be considered poor sportsmanship.

RR: Excellent answer. There may be something to AI intelligence.

3. Refusing to tap out: When caught in a submission hold, it's important to tap out to signal that you are giving up and prevent injury. Refusing to tap out can be seen as a sign of stubbornness or ego rather than good sportsmanship.

RR: Refusing to tap out is not a dick move! The Roll Report Editorial Board believes that not tapping showcases perseverance and mental fortitude. If you are so fragile that you don't want to put us to sleep or tear a ligament, you should train in aikido or tai chi. It's a time-honored tradition not to tap.

4. Using dirty tactics: Certain techniques, such as eye gouging, hair pulling, or biting, are considered illegal or outside the bounds of fair play in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. These tactics in competition or training will likely be seen as engaging in poor sportsmanship.

RR: I would also like to add stalling to this list. Stalling is a dick move. 

5. Showing disrespect to your training partner or opponent: Finally, any behavior that shows disrespect to your training partner or opponent, such as insulting or mocking them, can be considered a dick move. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a sport that values mutual respect and camaraderie, so treating your training partners and opponents with dignity and respect is essential.

RR: The Roll Report Editorial Board suggests that disrespecting your training partner during sparring is the foundation that camaraderie is built. I can't remember the last time we rolled that we weren't insulting or antagonizing our opponents. If you escape a submission attempt and don't say, "Go f@&k yourself," did you really escape at all? We think not.

In summary, a dick move in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu can refer to behaviors or techniques seen as unsportsmanlike or disrespectful. These can include intentionally injuring your training partner, using brute force instead of technique, refusing to tap out, using dirty tactics, or showing disrespect to your training partner or opponent.

RR: The Roll Report Editorial Board advocates for further AI model training to grasp Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu's nuances before giving opinions on the topic. We are confident that ChatGPT will not be replacing any Brazilian jiu-jitsu professors anytime soon.

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